Bloom & Grow Afghan Crochet-A-Long

Note: Basic Crochet skills are necessary to be successful in this class. New to Crochet? Check out Crochet Level 1 . Skills will include increases, working in the round and picot stitches. This Crochet-a-long is all about creativity, community, and watching your project bloom. We’ll create a stunning sunflower-inspired afghan using twelve 12-inch granny squares. Each month, you’ll complete two beautifully textured sunflower blocks, building your skills and your blanket piece by piece. Perfect for confident beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. April 8, 15 & 29: Planting the Seeds We'll look at the finished layout, choose colors and review stitches. Complete Squares 1 & 2. May - August: Sprout and strengthen as your project branches out We'll meet the last Wednesday of each month to check in and show off our progress! September - October: Nearly in Full Blossom, Let's look at seaming and border construction and work on putting your squares together. November: Finishing touches - Your handmade garden, finally in bloom Relax just in time to use at the start of a cooler season. Class Duration: 10 parts, 2 hours per part Age Requirements: Adult Recommended Prerequisite: Crochet In the Round, Crochet Granny Squares Required Skills: Someone who can follow most patterns with ease, is able to read stitches and charts, and to whom working in the round is no longer a challenge. *Required Materials: Students must bring the following materials to complete the project * : Pattern: Charlotte's Dream Pattern by Dedri Uys and Jenny Lowman at Look what I made Please Note: Students must bring a printed copy of pattern or be able to access it on a mobile device. Yarn: Sport Weight yarn - please see pattern to see how much yardage and colors you’ll need. Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook (US 4/E, UK 9) Other: Materials for planning and note taking Level Description Beginner Someone who grasps the most basic stitches and can finish simple patterns with aid. Confident Beginner Someone who easily handles standard stitches and can follow simple patterns. Intermediate Someone who can follow most patterns with ease, is able to read stitches and charts, and to whom working in the round is no longer a challenge. Advanced Someone who can adjust patterns to their own preferences, substitute yarn, and produce neat results consistently in flat, round, lace, and three-dimensional projects.